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Social Sciences in Washington

Social Sciences Schools in Washington

3,265 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Washington in the 2022-2023 year.

A Social Sciences major is the 16th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Washington

Social Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 79
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 57
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 57
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 57
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a social sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social sciences majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.0%
  • White: 51.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.9%
  • Other Races: 11.5%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Washington

54,570 people in the state and 2,427,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social sciences.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Washington

Social Sciences grads earn an average of $78,690 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Washington that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

58% of students get financical aid. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,404.

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52 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,484. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,897.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,676. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,373. Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years.

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Social Sciences Careers in WA

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 41% $70,890
Anthropologists and Archeologists 35% $73,460
Geography Professors 11% $66,240
Urban and Regional Planners 11% $80,910
Geographers 0% $81,920

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Communication & Journalism 243
Theology & Religious Vocations 156
English Language & Literature 138
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 37
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 35
History 32
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 27
Philosophy & Religious Studies 10

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View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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